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AWS re:Invent conference was held in November/December 2025 in Las Vegas.­ The AWS Community Finland together with Vivicta organizes an AWS re:Invent re:Cap meetup event, which summarizes the most important announcements delivered during the conference, helping you further use these technologies to innovate and improve. We will have special guest doing the re:cap, the Nordics own AWS Principal Developer Advocate, Gunnar Grosch. You do not want to miss this. This unique gathering offers an opportunity to connect with industry peers and experts, in preparation for your fast-start in 2026. **Finding Vivicta & Vivicta Privacy Notice** * https://awsfinland2026.blob.core.windows.net/finding-us/Finding%20Vivicta%20Oy.pdf * https://www.vivicta.com/en/privacy-notice/ **You need to have a valid ID to enter the premises, full name in registration would also be helpful.** \- Doors open 17:00 \(registration at lobby\) \- Re:cap starts 17:30 \- 18:00 \- Building Future\-Proof Terraform: DRY & Reusable Module Evolution for AI\-Compatible IaC – Applied to Palo Alto VM\-Series Centralized Model on AWS 18:30 \- 19:15 \(Victor Morales\, Vivicta\) \- Doors close 20:30

Hosted by UpCloud \*\*\* Please have an ID for registration at site for safety reasons \*\*\* **Agenda** 17:00 Doors open 17:30 Welcome / DevOps Finland & UpCloud 17:45 Risk-Based Cloud: EU Data Sovereignty / Michael Samarin, VP, Head of Cloud & Partnerships @ Futurice 18:30 \*\*\* break \*\*\* 18:45 Azure policy testing / Juho Saarinen, Test & DevOps Architect @ Witted Mavericks 19:30 Free discussion 21:00 Doors close **Risk-Based Cloud: EU Data Sovereignty** This talk examines the critical legal clash between EU GDPR and the pervasive US CLOUD Act. Understand why the EU-US Data Privacy Framework is a high-risk foundation. Compare the strengths of US hyperscalers against EU sovereign cloud providers. We will also cover the vital importance of securing physical access to critical data and services in a sovereign cloud context. I’m a technology executive, business leader, people leader, and educator with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. Currently, I lead our cloud offerings, drive cloud upskilling initiatives for our teams, and manage strategic technology partnerships. I bridge the gap between business and technology, advising on how to solve customer challenges using cloud, data, and AI solutions from Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, and other leading providers. Example of my past talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW4GJoEBxqc **Azure policy testing** Presenting how Azure policy testing could be done in perfect world using (PoC level) application allowing testing of policies without deployment. Juho has been consultant for 2 decades, and interested about technology like different cloud platforms and programming languages. Easily thinks "How hard can it be", which was also initiating thought for this talk. **Streaming:** https://youtube.com/live/xgShm3XgS1A?feature=share **Join our slack:** [http://www.devopsfinland.org/](http://www.devopsfinland.org/) **LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/company/102919614](https://www.linkedin.com/company/102919614)

Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by Helsinki Toastmasters, focusing on mastering confidence and communication skills. Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or just starting your journey, this event is tailored for individuals looking to boost their self-empowerment and enhance their leadership skills. Our experienced mentors will share valuable insights on how to speak with conviction, project confidence, and become a compelling communicator. Connect with like-minded individuals, network with professionals, and engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at personal development and positive thinking. Elevate your public speaking game, gain inspiration, and set yourself on the path to success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and unleash your full potential. Helsinki Toastmasters welcomes you to this interactive event that promises to be both educational and fun. The meeting is in English language, meet and greet starts at 17:30, meeting starts at 17:45 pm sharp. Warmly welcome as a guest.

📅 Tuesday, 10 February 2026 🕔 17:00 – 20:00 📍 Codemate Office (Kaisaniemenkatu 1 B, 5th floor), Helsinki. Hosted by Codemate. 🍕 Pizza & drinks included — limited to ~60 attendees for high-quality conversations. AI tools and features are now common across product roadmaps — but the toughest work is designing AI that fits real workflows, governing it, and scaling it in production. This meetup brings together product-level UX, enterprise platform strategy, solo-founder validation techniques, and indie app monetization — four practical angles on shipping AI that creates value.🎤 Talks & Speakers 🔹 Ville Lindfors - Director of AI, Cloud & Data at CodemateUpgrading CX with AI – Building Production-Ready Generative Interfaces How can AI improve real user experiences inside your existing apps? In this developer-focused session, Ville Lindfors presents GenUI, a concept for generative interfaces built with Flutter and Firebase that connects LLM capabilities directly to real user actions. You’ll learn how to bring AI into customer-facing applications securely, and see a live example of how to integrate these patterns into production-ready environments. 🔹 Paramartha Sajjana Narendradhipa - Founder, Startup Blueprint | Maria01 From Idea to Validation: Solo-Building with AI Para from Maria 01, will share how he leveraged AI to solo built a validation tool for idea stage startup founders. Recently launched and already over 100+ founders have started to build using Startup Blueprint, attracting interests from both local, and international idea stage VCs and Accelerators. 🔹 Murat Menzilci - Developer Adovcate at Adapty.io From $0 to $10K MRR: The Indie App Playbook A hands-on playbook based on building and growing an indie app to its first $10K in revenue. Covering launch strategy, growth experiments, monetization choices, and the mistakes that shaped the final result, with clear takeaways for solo app builders. 🔹 Jarkko Lipponen - Chief GenAI Officer at Teamit.fiEnterprise GenAI Platforms: From Strategy to Execution Jarkko Lipponen, Chief GenAI Officer at Teamit, will share how organizations can move beyond GenAI pilots and build enterprise-ready AI platforms. He’ll cover aligning AI initiatives with real business value, designing secure and governed GenAI architectures, and scaling AI across teams using platform thinking and agent-based automation. 🗓️ Agenda 17:00 — Doors open 17:30 — Welcome & kickoff (GDG Helsinki) 17:45 — Ville Lindfors 18:05 — Jarkko Lipponen 18:25 — Break, pizza & networking 19:00 — Para 19:15 — Murat 19:30 – 20:00 — Networking & conversations Agenda --- Speakers Murat Menzilci - http://adapty.io/ (Developer Advocate - Growth Expert) Ville Lindfors - Codemate (Director of AI, Cloud & Data) , Paramartha Sajjana Narendradhipa - Startup Blueprint (Founder) Jarkko Lipponen - Teamit (Chief GenAI Officer) Hosted By Azidin Shairi, GDG Organizer * GDG Helsinki Organizer * Google Developer Expert baderkhane oussama, GDG Helsinki Team Niko Hälvä, Developer Advocate I used to be developer like you but then I took an arrow in the knee. Matteo Nista, Front-End Engineer Marko Nissilä, GDG Helsinki Lauri Suomalainen, GDG Helsinki Cloud Architect and consultant. Helming the Cloud Consulting function at Teamit. Enthusiastic about Google Cloud and building superb IT organisations. Eliška Čejpová, GDG organizer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-helsinki-presents-from-hype-to-shipping-ai-products-platforms-amp-profitable-apps/.

Welcome to our new photography group! This is the final sign-up session for **Through Our Lens**, an ongoing empowerment photography and community storytelling workshop at MIITTI, Lapinlahden Lähde. This session is **for those who have attended one of the introductory sessions** and are considering joining the regular weekly group. You’ll always have space to ask questions and decide whether you’d like to participate. **: About commitment :** This is a process-based workshop series that builds over time. While life situations can change, we ask participants to join with the intention of attending sessions regularly and taking part in the shared group process. The quality of the workshops depends on mutual presence, respect, and continuity within the group. **:Through Our Lens:** Through Our Lens is a community-focused photography series combining empowerment photography, identity exploration, and creative storytelling. Using only everyday mobile phones, participants learn to notice, capture, and express their personal experiences through images. The project aims to: * Create meaningful social connections. * Strengthen cross-cultural understanding * Support integration through shared creative expression * Empower migrants and refugees to tell their own stories * Build community through participatory arts practices Grounded in the principles of empowerment photography, the project centres participants as authors of their own narratives. Through workshops, storytelling exercises, and a community exhibition, participants reflect on their daily life, belonging, hopes, roots, identities, and experiences of belonging. Finally, with the help of reflective sharing circles, and a small exhibition, participants share these themes with other participants and to the public. **: WHEN**: After two introductory meetings, the group will finally begin with meetings on 10th of February and continue until mid-March. In between the meetings, there will be individual work based on the prompts presented during the groups. Registration is mandatory. **: WHERE**: Tallipääty, MIITTI office Lapinlahden Lähde [Lapinlahdenpolku 8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdMzAv5HUF3m1DZw9) 00180 Helsinki (How to find us: When entering through the gates of the courtyard of the yellow main building of Lapinlahden Lähde, the door to MIITTI's office is the first one on your left-hand side.) **: IMPORTANT**: Spots are limited to ensure a comfortable group size, make sure to reserve yours! If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms: IG: instagram.com/miitti1 Facebook: facebook.com/miitti1 Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhI0e3d8NmFca7kUBAFd9PUP6MdZ7AumWmL2yGzH_AVqec6SiRsQ__bgi9VG_aem_2jRCWxk-Ojz9kLnu83nexQ) Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!

Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :) The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹 Tervetuloa! When? ⏰ Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00 Where? 📍 In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki The Good Coffee Company A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹 Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events

Pay the **5 € board gaming fee** to the bar at the counter when you arrive. You must be at least 18 years old to enter [Arkade](https://www.arkade.fi/). We play in English and the game rules are taught before starting play, unless everyone is already familiar with the game. No previous experience with board gaming required. The venue has a great board game library, the host and other players usually bring their own games too: our selection varies weekly. We're a very casual group so you're welcome to arrive early or late and join whatever game is starting up, there is no attendance tracking, or welcoming process. The bar has alcoholic drinks, mocktails, and soft drinks available as well as some snack foods. They've been okay with people ordering food to the bar with meal delivery services. If you are feeling sick, please stay home.

【IMPORTANT SUMMARY】 * The purpose of competitive game session is to enjoy badminton games by focusing on trying your best to win the games. * You don't need to be a very good player to join this session. Our level range from beginner to intermediate. We will put you to play with people with similar level. But if you are the first time to come and I don't know your level, then I will put you to play with less-experienced players to start. * Please purchase your slot through this link [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/) Please also read the instruction inside this link, so that you have an idea how it works. * Please bring feather shuttles to join the games. We only accept specific shuttles. Please read the following. **If you come without bringing feather shuttles with you, I may ask you to go home.** 【SIGN-UP SYSTEM】 * Please sign up and pay through this link. [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game) * We don't use the signup system on Meetup.com anymore. (Neither the waiting list) * It says this event is full on this meetup page, because I didn't open any slots here for you to sign up. You have to check this [sign-up page](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game) to see if there is still a slot available there. * The background of using an external sign-up and payment system is because Meetup.com introduced a service fee to increase 21% of the fee in May 2023, and we want to reduce this cost. 【FEE and REFUND POLICY】 * Fee includes courts and the work I do to continue this group. Please sign up and pay before you come. NO refund if you do not cancel until 48 hours before the event. * Racket: bring one or rent one at the counter. * No matter the reason is sickness, accident or anything, the group or I will not afford the cost caused by your absence. * Of course you CAN'T ask me, "Can I sign up for free for next week because I didn't come to use my slot this week?". Please remember, the court booked for you is there and it costs money. The court doesn't simply become "free of charge", just because you didn't show up. 【COMMUNICATION】 * Communication: our whatsapp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347) * There are too many spams, so I only accept +358 number to join whatsapp group. Numbers from other countries will all be rejected. 【DETAILS of COMPETITIVE GAMES】 * This is the list of shuttles we accept: RSL Classic Tourney Li-Ning Super 1000 Victor Smash It 1 Victor Smash It 2 Yonex Aerosansa 30 Ling Mei Gold Ling Mei Black * Smash Center also sells feather shuttles (Ling Mei Gold and Black). You can purchase there at your arrival. 【OTHERS】 * Please always keep 1 meter away from those courts where people are playing. Never step into the corners of other courts! If I see you do this, I probably will yell at you! * If you have some questions, you can put your questions in the comments on the event page. People will respond. * If you are new to badminton, please Google basic badminton rules in advance. Serve rules, double rules and point counting rules. You are always welcome to ask anyone in our group. Most of our members are more than happy to help you. * Badminton activity is organized for non-profit purpose, but I take a small fee for my work. * Want to restring your racket? I can do restring for you. €24 including the string. Please get contact with Ken. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing) * You want to pay with your sport card or voucher? check the bottom of the page. Click "read more" [https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)

Helmikuun [Wonna](https://wonna.fi)-meetupissa 🌺 Design System Product Owner [Laura Karhu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakarhu/) ja DS Developer [Laura Sirola](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasirola/) kertovat, miten panostus design systemiin saadaan tuottamaan arvoa, sekä yleisesti että Traficomin design systemin tapauksessa. Tiivistä asiaa laajalla skaalalla business casen laskennasta aina käytännön vinkkeihin käyttöönottoa tukevan devaajakokemuksen tarjoamisesta. 🌺 Lead Developer [Valtteri Laakso](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valtterilaakso/) ja PO [Hilkka Huotar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilkkahuotari/)i jakavat kokemuksia siitä, millainen vaikutus vahvalla design systemillä on, kun softakehitystiimi tehostaa devausta generatiivisen tekoälyn avulla. Tuttuun tyyliin keskustelu on vapaata ja tarjolla on pizzaa ja virvokkeita. Tervetuloa kuulemaan ja jakamaan kokemuksia ja oppeja siitä, kuinka tehdään hyvää softaa arvontuottoa jatkuvasti parantaen, kestävästä tahdista tinkimättä!

Got a Museum Card burning a hole in your pocket? Take it out for a walk and join us for a casual museum tour, followed by a cup of coffee in a nearby restaurant or hangout in a nearby park. See below for more details. [More details about the Museum Card](https://museot.fi/museumcard) We'll be touring the new photo exhibitions temporarily on display. If you haven't seen the permanent exhibitions yet, you're encouraged to tour them as well! [https://www.helsinki.fi/en/luomus/exhibitions](https://www.helsinki.fi/en/luomus/exhibitions) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If it's your first time meeting the group, try to be there five minutes before departure to get to know us! Afterwards let's gather somewhere nearby to discuss the experience we had. More details will be posted as we arrive at the venue.

【IMPORTANT SUMMARY】 * The purpose of social games is to know some people, do some exercise and enjoy the games together with others. Winning and getting points is not the focus of this session. Please play with consideration to your opponents' level. * Please purchase your slot through this link [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/) 【SIGN-UP SYSTEM】 * Please sign up and pay through this link. [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game) * We don't use the signup system on Meetup.com anymore. (Neither the waiting list) * It says this event is full on this meetup page, because I didn't open any slots here for you to sign up. You have to check this [sign-up page](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game) to see if there is still a slot available there. * The background of using an external sign-up and payment system is because Meetup.com introduced a service fee to increase 21% of the fee in May 2023, and we want to reduce this cost. 【FEE and REFUND POLICY】 * Fee includes courts and plastic shuttles. Please sign up and pay before you come. NO refund if you do not cancel until 48 hours before the event. * Racket: bring one or rent one at the counter. * You can put a comment to sell your slot after the deadline of refund, or sell your slot in our whatsapp group. * No matter the reason is sickness, accident or anything, the group or I will not afford the cost caused by your absence. * Of course you CAN'T ask me, "Can I sign up for free for next week because I didn't come to use my slot this week?". Please remember, the court booked for you was there and it costs money. The court doesn't simply become "free of charge", just because you didn't come to use it. 【COMMUNICATION】 * Communication: our whatsapp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347) * There are too many spams, so I only accept +358 number to join whatsapp group. Numbers from other countries will all be rejected. 【OTHERS】 * Please always keep 1 meter away from those courts where people are playing. Never step into the corners of other courts! If I see you do this, I probably will yell at you! * If you have some questions, you can put your questions in the comments on the event page. People will respond. * We play double games to 21 points. After each game, please let those who are waiting to play. Feel free to play with whoever you want, but please avoid playing with the same people all the time. * If you are new to badminton, please Google basic badminton rules in advance. Serve rules, double rules and point counting rules. You are always welcome to ask anyone in our group. Most of our members are more than happy to help you. * Badminton activity is organized for non-profit purpose, but I take a small fee for my work. * Want to restring your racket? I can do restring for you. €24 including the string. Please get contact with Ken. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing) * [https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/) * You want to pay with your sport card or voucher? check the bottom of the page. Click "read more" * https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/[https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)

Zurihac shirts, or other Haskell events paraphernalia mark the spot! :D You're invited to Haskell Office Hours, a laid-back meetup where you can ask questions, get help setting up the Haskell toolchain, or just hang out with fellow Haskellers. This meetup is geared for newcomers, but experts are also welcome to show up and join in the knowledge-sharing. This meetup will occur every second week and RSVP is preferred. Meetup starts at 19:00 and runs until 20:00. For more coordination, join our [Newcomers Matrix room!](https://matrix.to/#/!wnXpJkwWACgSBBzwDh:matrix.org?via=chreekat.net&via=matrix.org&via=rauhala.info) Happy Haskelling!

In honour of Friendship Day, Luckan will host a friendship crafts and mingle session, free for all! During the session we will each make our own tufted rug in a workshop led by Motley Project and tufting teacher Valentina Lachner. Join us to craft something for a friend, craft with the theme of friendship, or even craft new friendships! The Motley Project is a new association dedicated to offering English-language creative workshops and building a welcoming, inclusive community for all ages. Our sessions are always taught by professional creatives and they are open to everyone, especially to people who are new to Finland. **Please note that registration through the link below is required to participate - Meetup registration is not enough!** Spaces are limited, so sign up in good time, and please let us know asap if you can no longer make it. **SIGN UP HERE:** **[https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/1A84B5D4A7FE9138](https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/1A84B5D4A7FE9138?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEweVp1TEZkZFRvQlp5Rlh4T3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR48gc57ImueRyAfxytfMostGkQTeJcK8N3llGv18UlygvpGpbDJ29mCGXcu7w_aem_Vv0MyoXs-TpPF_a-9eyFuQ)** ***The event is now fully booked, but if you wish to join the waiting list drop us an email to [integration@luckan.fi](mailto:integration@luckan.fi). We will contact you if a slot frees up!*** The event is free of charge, and you will get to take home what you make. The event is in English. Photo: Valentina Lachner

Free to play board gaming all day until we close

Free to play board gaming all day until we close

Free to play board gaming all day until we close

Looking for a fun, screen-free way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Join us every other week at the Community Center for a few hours of friendly competition and laughter. Feel free to bring your own treasured game or borrow one from our shelves. It’s the ultimate low-pressure way for families to connect. Note: This is not a drop-off event. Please ensure children have a parent or guardian joining in on the fun.

Bring a favorite game or pick out a new favorite!

Come out to the Reston Community Center and play some games! Party games? Strategy games? Tabletop role-playing games? This massive space can accommodate games for every interest. While the event starts at 5pm, feel free to roll in whenever you are able! If you have games to bring that you'd like to share or run, please do! Food and drink are not provided within the venue, but you are allowed to bring in anything you need from outside locations, just please be considerate of other people's games and the tables when doing so. Park anywhere in the parking lot. The Community Center building is located directly behind Ledo Pizza. Walk straight back to the main room once you enter the building. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to either David Gray or Bill Parker through Meetup, or you can email Bill at william.parker@fairfaxcounty.gov. Hope to see you all there!

Come out to a evening filled with fun board games at Aslin Beer Company in Herndon! We play a variety of games, including strategy, co-op, and party games! Always welcoming to people who are brand new to the hobby to those who have been playing for years! We will be meeting in the Izzi building (not the main taproom), as there is more table space there and is right next to where you can get food and drinks! There isn't a hard cap on attendees per say, but we would prefer that you sign up in advance so we have a rough head count as to whom to expect! Can't wait to see you all there!